Accounts Assistant in Stoke-on-Trent - Adele Carr Recruitment Limited

Accounts Assistant

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and innovative manufacturing business supplying specialist materials into global markets. This is a varied role with a strong credit control focus, offering exposure to a fast-paced, stock-driven environment where finance plays a key role in operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Credit Control function
• Post daily bank transactions and maintain the cash book
• Prepare and post month-end journals to tight deadlines
• Support stock reconciliations and ERP data transfers
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank and VAT
• Assist with reporting improvements, group reporting and audits

What We're Looking For

• AAT qualified or QBE
• Experience in accounts preparation and reconciliations
• Manufacturing or stock environment experience (desirable)
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage a varied workload

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (£30,000-£40,000 DOE)
• 26 days annual leave
• Death in service
• Exposure to a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Supportive team and opportunities for development
• Progression opportunities to Finance Manager / Financial Controller level